Can holder



B. K. sim-JOHN. CAN HOLDER.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 7. 1921.

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ienmaivrm Konsr. sanciona,

ariane Uff FFIC or aanvoeren, Newy JERSEY.

can Hernan.

.Application filed VMay 7, 1921. "Serial No. 467,684.

y act description.

rlhis invention relates to improvements in can holders, particularly vtov a holder which is adapted to'receive cansof shoe polish.

An object `oit the `invention is to provide aholder or shoe polish cans or boxes, which will prevent evaporation of the polish and which will eliminate the inconvenience and delay oftentimes caused by the cover ot the shoe polish can sticking or getting out ot shape and retarding the opening of the can.

A further object is to .provide a holder of the character described, which `will be simple and practical in construction, strong, durable and efficient in use, neat and attractive in appearance, and comparatively inexpensive to manufacture.

WVith these and other objects inview, the invention consists of certain novel features of construction and combinations and arrangements of parts as will be more fully hereinafter described and pointed out in the claims.

ln the accompanying drawings Figure 1 is a view in section through m improved holder; and

Figure 2 is an enlarged view mainly in side elevation of the latch with parts broken away for clearness.

Referring in detail to the drawings, 1 represents a circular box of a shape which will conveniently accommodate a can of shoe polish indicated by the reference numeral 2. The sides of the box 1 are grooved or recessed around their upper edges, as indicated by the reference numeral 3. The cover 4lot the box is provided with a depending peripheral flange 5 which is located in the groove 3. The lower face of the flange 5 carries a gasket such as 6 so that the box is made practically air-tight. The cover is hinged to the box by means of a spring hinge 7. Secured to the under face of the cover is a sheet of compressed cork or similar material 8. The edges of this cork sheet engage the inner upper edges of the side walls of the box when the 'cover is closed so that the shoe polish can is effectively protected `trom the air `and the danger of evaporation of the polish is practically eliminated.

I have shown one convenient means for locking the box in'closed position. At a point diametricalthe spring hinge 7, the side wall of the box is formed with a vertical recess '9 communicating with the groove ,3. Located in this recess is Ithe upper end of a length vof spring metall'O. The lower end of the member 10 fis Idriven into the box and is provided with barbs 11, which preventits withdrawal therefrom. At its upper end, the member 10 includes a lug 12, which functions as a latch. The upper face of the latch 12 provides a cam surface 13 for a purpose which will hereinafter appear. A keeper 14 carried by the free edge of the box cover l also comprises a length of metal vdriven into the box cover and includ ing at its lower end alug 15 which cooperates r75 ,A spring 21 around the screw between the head of the screw and the outer face of the box 1 normally retains the wedge shape member in inoperative position. By pushing the screw 20, the member 19 will slide under the edge of the can 2 and lift the can slightly out of the box 1 so that the edge ol? the can can be grasped with the fingers and the can lifted out of the box. When the screw 20 is released, the spring 21 will automatically move the wedge 19 to inoperative position.

The operation of the locking mechanism will be readily understood. The lug or hook 15 ordinarily engages under the latch 12 and prevents opening of the box cover. By pushing the handle member 16, the latch 12 will be disengaged from its keeper and the spring hinge will automatically swing open 105 the box cover el. Upon closing the cover against the tension of the spring hinge, the lug will ride over the cam face 13 of the latch and the latch Will automatically spring into operative position.

Although I have illustrated one of 'the preferred embodiments of my invention, it Will be apparent that various slight changes and alterations might be made in the general vform and arrangement of the parts described Without departing from the invention and hence I do not Wish to limit myself tothe precise details set forth, but shall consider myself at liberty to make suoli slight changes and alterations as fairly `'all `Within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

claim:

l. A can holder comprising a box, a

hinged coveron thebox, an air-tight pack-' ing carried by the cover and adapted to engage a can Within the box when said cover is closed, said box having a peripheral groove around its upper edge, flanges on the cover accommodated in the groove, said air-tight packing comprising a gasket carried by the anges and a sheet of pressed cork carried by the under face of the box cover.

2L A box, a cover hingedly connected to the box, one Wall of said box having a recess therein communicating with its upper edge, a spring arm in the recess, a hook shaped latch integral With the arm, a depending arm carried by the free edge of the cover, and a hook shaped keeper integral with said arm and engageable with the latch when the cover is closed, and means movable through the Wall of the box for disengaging the latch from the keeper.

3. A device'o the character described in claim 3 and in which both of said arms include barbed ends adapted to be forced into the cover and the box respectively.

4. A box, means located on the floor of the box for aiding in the removal of an article from the box, said means comprising a Wedge shaped member, and a spring held means normally retaining said member out of engagement with an article in the box.

BENJAIVHN KQNST. GEROJHN. 

